Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Beige Brown Family Crest Castle DR655 Taisho Packed weight: 2053 grams

Packed weight: 2053 grams

Design a little loose on bottom

Wood board kanji says Beppu which is a famous Onsen place

Grooves on the side

Japanese Clay Bell Dorei Vtg Tsuchi-Suzu Beige Brown Family Crest Castle DR655 Taisho Packed weight: 2053 gramsVtg Japanese Clay Bell Dorei This is a vintage Japanese clay bell, Dorei or Tsuchi Suzu from the Shinshu area, Nagano. It features a textured design, a paulownia crest on one side, and kanji characters on the other side. It has a clay ball inside, a braided brown cord, and a paper tag tied to the loop.  Dorei bells have a long history and have been used in festivals and ceremonies since the Jomon period (about 13000 to 2300 years ago) when they